Match Report


Norwich CityNorwich City     Northampton TownNorthampton Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Glynn WatersG. Waters57
G
1
G
49George WatersG. Waters
Paolo LofthouseP. Lofthouse61
D
2
D
58Gareth ProctorG. Proctor
Nigel BishopN. Bishop58
D
3
D
55Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Henry MarshallH. Marshall52
D
4
D
52Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua
Del BrambleD. Bramble49
D
5
D
52Mervin McManamanM. McManaman
Carl VassellC. Vassell55
M
6
M
55Marcus GerrardM. Gerrard
Max MortensenM. Mortensen53
M
7
M
53Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani
Gareth JoachimG. Joachim53
M
captain8
M
53Mike NichollsM. Nicholls
Graeme InceG. Ince51
M
9
A
58Said DitewigS. Ditewig
Ugo OakleyU. Oakley70
A
10captain
A
49Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham
Jason MoffatJ. Moffat65
A
11
A
49Liam MilburnL. Milburn
 
Luke GascoigneL. Gascoigne62
A
12
D
49Oliver SeelerO. Seeler
Steve CortS. Cort61
A
13
M
47Ugo EustaceU. Eustace
Ben ByrneB. Byrne55
A
14
D
45Graham GowerG. Gower

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Carrow Road where Norwich City play host to Northampton Town. A crowd of 4,331 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Norwich City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Northampton Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.


0.00
Norwich City kick off!
2.02
Graeme Ince makes a probing pass to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley makes a probing pass between the defence to Jason Moffat. Jason Moffat cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but George Waters is on top of it.
4.01
Gareth Joachim makes an attacking run forward. Gareth Joachim threads the ball through to Ugo Oakley but he's offside!
6.18
Del Bramble makes a simple pass to Graeme Ince. Graeme Ince runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graeme Ince rushes past Martin Lua-Lua! Graeme Ince makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
10.18
Carl Vassell threads a neat ball through to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by George Waters.
11.40
Max Mortensen takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Gareth Proctor jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
20.23
Stefano Marchegiani hits a low pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig deftly passes the ball to Liam Milburn, releasing him through on goal. Del Bramble comes in with a late challenge on Liam Milburn. Penalty not given!!
27.46
Liam Milburn hacks Paolo Lofthouse from behind! The referee brings Liam Milburn to one side and gives him a warning! Paolo Lofthouse runs off the knock.
32.11
Paolo Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Joachim. Gareth Joachim takes it forward alone. Gareth Joachim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Lua-Lua.
33.29
Mike Nicholls comes in with a late challenge on Carl Vassell. Mike Nicholls is warned by the referee! Carl Vassell runs off the knock.
38.21
Gareth Joachim flicks a high ball forward to Jason Moffat who takes it down. Jason Moffat knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.50
Graeme Beckham comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Bishop. The referee brings Graeme Beckham to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Bishop runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Norwich City appear unchanged since the first half. Northampton Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Northampton Town players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.01
Max Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley whips in a cross ball towards Jason Moffat. Jason Moffat rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Norwich City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
61.54
Graeme Ince threads a neat ball through to Jason Moffat. Jason Moffat finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
66.04
Marcus Gerrard flicks a high pass forward. Liam Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Liam Milburn shoots from outside the area but is denied by Glynn Waters. Excellent save.
67.29
Paolo Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Ince controls it well on his chest. Graeme Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley threads the ball through into the box. Jason Moffat shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
69.25
Gareth Joachim threads the ball through to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley edges inside the box! Ugo Oakley takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.02
Henry Marshall sees space and advances. Henry Marshall makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Marshall chips the ball to his team mate, Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. George Waters effortlessly gets down and covers it.
72.50
Marcus Gerrard threads the ball through to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
75.27
Max Mortensen threads a neat ball through to Jason Moffat. Jason Moffat finds some space and shoots from distance but George Waters is on top of it.
77.37
Graeme Ince sees Jason Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Moffat knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Lua-Lua.
78.19
Henry Marshall threads the ball through to Max Mortensen. Max Mortensen plays the ball forward to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley threads the ball through into the box. Jason Moffat takes a shot at goal. Solid save from George Waters.
83.25
Henry Marshall hits a low pass to Gareth Joachim. Gareth Joachim sees Jason Moffat in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jason Moffat knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Waters who gathers it comfortably.
84.50
Marcus Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.47
Henry Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Max Mortensen controls it well on his chest. Max Mortensen plays the ball forward to Ugo Oakley. Ugo Oakley shoots from long range. The ball takes a deflection leaving George Waters with no chance!! Goal for Norwich City!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Norwich City

Northampton Town
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
73.8%
26.2%
Play Area
27.5%
46.2%
26.2%

Scorers
Graeme Ince 6
Ugo Oakley 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Ince of Norwich City

Match Ratings
1.Glynn Waters (GK)
6
2.Paolo Lofthouse (DEF)
6
3.Nigel Bishop (DEF)
6
4.Henry Marshall (DEF)
7
5.Del Bramble (DEF)
6
6.Carl Vassell (MID)
6
7.Max Mortensen (MID)
7
8.Gareth Joachim (MID)
7
9.Graeme Ince (MID)goal scored
9
10.Ugo Oakley (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jason Moffat (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Gascoigne (ATT)
0
13.Steve Cort (ATT)
0
14.Ben Byrne (ATT)
0

1.George Waters (GK)
8
2.Gareth Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
4.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Mervin McManaman (DEF)
6
6.Marcus Gerrard (MID)
6
7.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
6
8.Mike Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)
6
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)
6
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Eustace (MID)
0
14.Graham Gower (DEF)
0